NEW YORK – Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner
Lisette Camilo announced the 50th installation of Wireless Pneumatic
Thermostats, a sustainable technology that will save time, money and
energy in older buildings. As part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s goal to
transform New York City’s municipal buildings for a low-carbon future,
as outlined in One City, Built to Last, the Department of Citywide
Administrative Services (DCAS) has identified, tested and vetted this
new innovative wireless digital thermostat.

The Wireless Pneumatic Thermostats, or WPT, technology is from Cypress
Envirosystems and can be installed in a fraction of the time and cost
compared to conventional methods which entail ripping out obsolete HVAC
equipment. The new WPT devices also enables building operators to take
advantage of programmable energy saving strategies in older buildings.

“DCAS is committed to making investments in innovative technologies as
part of finding practical, cost-effective solutions to increase the
energy efficiencies of our aging building stock,” said DCAS
Commissioner Lisette Camilo. “The new programmable thermostats are one
of many solutions DCAS is examining in order for the City to reduce its
greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2025.”

The City has a diverse portfolio of more than 4,000 municipal
buildings. The WPT thermostats were tested as part of DCAS’ IDEA
Program – Innovative Demonstrations for Energy Adaptability – which
seeks to find new solutions to reduce the City’s carbon footprint. As
part of the initial stage of the program, a high school in Queens had
the WPT tested and it showed a reduction of its heating fuel by twenty
percent.
"The WPT is a non-invasive technology to upgrade inefficient pneumatic
thermostats to digital programmable thermostats in existing buildings.
It enables HVAC energy savings and greenhouse gas reduction of 20-30%,
improves the comfort of occupants, and reduces the maintenance labor
required. Because of the unique non-invasive nature of the solution, it
can be installed in about 10 minutes compared with hours for
conventional technology,” said Harry Sim, CEO, Cypress Envirosystems.

The latest installation was completed on August 17, at 100 Centre
Street. So far more than 6,500 WPT thermostats have been installed in
50 municipal buildings covering approximately 6.5 million square feet
of space. This equates to a total energy savings of 78,167 million
BTU’s per year, and 797,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas, which is
equivalent to removing more than 617,295 cars off the road. Video of
WPT Installation: https://vimeo.com/47261716

Council Member Costa Constantinides, Chair of the Council’s
Environmental Protection Committee, said, “These new Wireless Pneumatic
Thermostats installed across our city will save us money and conserve
energy. As we move closer toward our goal of reducing carbon
emissions 80% by 2050, we must implement innovative solutions like
conserving energy in our buildings. Thank you to DCAS Commissioner
Lisette Camilo for leading the way on this energy-savings initiative.”

DCAS received the 2017 Institutional Energy Management Award from the
Association of Energy Engineers for achieving national and
international prominence in promoting the practices and principles of
energy engineering and energy management.

About DCAS:
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCA)
(http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas) ensures that all City agencies have the
critical resources and support needed to provide the best possible
services to the public. We do this in part, through working with City
agencies with needs in recruiting, hiring and training; providing
facilities management for 55 public buildings; purchasing, selling and
leasing city property; purchasing over $1 billion in supplies and
equipment annually; and implementing conservation programs throughout
City facilities. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Cypress Envirosystems:
The company’s goal is to help existing facilities save energy and
improve productivity. They specialize in technologies which can be
installed with a minimum of disruption and expense. Their products,
such as the Wireless Pneumatic Thermostat, Wireless Gauge Reader or
Wireless Steam Trap Monitor, require minutes to install, cost a
fraction of traditional solutions, and typically pay back within three
years. More at: http://www.cypressenvirosystems.com